Paul Clark, LICSW, LCSW

Paul Clark, LICSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, D.C. and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona with ten years of clinical experience based in Virginia. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, and self-harm. Paul describes his style as interactive and straightforward, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy.

He works with people who need practical help managing emotions and decisions. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and real-world steps. Paul uses conversation, problem-solving, and mindfulness tools to support change.

Paul trained at Norfolk State University School of Social Work, earning a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work. He is a retired Chief Petty Officer with two decades of active duty service. That background informs his familiarity with veteran and armed forces issues and with military life.

In sessions he aims to build on what is already working and to be direct about next steps. He prefers an interactive approach that mixes evidence-informed strategies with attention to personal values and meaning. He avoids labeling and keeps the focus practical.

People typically start by describing current symptoms and goals. From there Paul and the client map out short-term tasks and longer-term aims. He encourages regular review so the plan can change as progress is made.

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